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DA62 MWJ

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,061 mi
Last recorded118,061 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 MWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 118,061 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 115,011 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 111,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot and handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread ands also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 111,151 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot and handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread ands also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 107,131 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 85,830 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 62,179 miles

Rear Nail in tyre Both rear tyres. ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 39,598 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 27,798 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 24,453 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 19,106 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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DA62 MWJ is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA62 MWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DA62 MWJ registered?

DA62 MWJ is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is DA62 MWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 MWJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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